Senior Scientist

Overview

Werfen

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain.  We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Position Summary:

Fully competent in one or more scientific/technical areas. Plans and conducts scientific assignments requiring mastery of specialized techniques.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions:

• Applies scientific method and experimental design in problem solving. Uses scientific expertise to provide solutions to a broad range of difficult problems.  Solutions are original, thorough and practical.  Consistently communicates progress status to supervisor.
• Performs complicated or demanding assignments requiring specialized knowledge. May offer solutions that are creative and/or inventive.
• Defines short and mid-term objectives and implements plan to accomplish objectives.
• May direct the work of other personnel.
• Maintains accurate, precise, and legible laboratory notebooks. Frequently communicates status updates across the organization.  Maintains good documentation.  Writes reports and technical summaries.  May represent the company to outside organizations.
• Continually broadens professional expertise through comprehensive knowledge of scientific literature and competitive products.
• Handles broad assignments and objectives under minimal supervision. Accomplishes short-term objectives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Budget Managed (if applicable):

• N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships:

• To be determined based on department needs

Skills & Capabilities:

• Technical leadership, problem solving skills, effective time management, team management, effective in building cross-functional relationships and effective communication.
• Duties require broad use and application of scientific principles, theories and concepts in field of expertise

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

• Bachelor’s plus 7 years of relevant experience or
• Master’s plus 5 years of relevant experience or
• PHD. degree plus 0 - 1 year of experience
• Product or project specific experience may be a substitute for higher degree.

International Mobility: Required:

• No

Travel Requirements: 

• <5% of time

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.

The annual salary range Werfen reasonably expects to pay for the position is $110,000 to $130,000.  Compensation is reasonably based upon multiple factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and specific needs of the business.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors.  Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com